Sat. Nov 23rd, 2024

Christmas gifts for anyone wild about wildlife

Wildlife conservation charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) has released its 2018 Christmas catalogue, offering a range of unique gifts perfect for anyone who loves wildlife. From a new hedgehog box full of hedgehoggy goodies to stylish woodland-inspired scarves, the catalogue showcases several stocking-filler ideas as well as larger gifts. Most importantly, 100% of the profits made will go directly to help wildlife in need, both in th UK and overseas.

PTES’ annual catalogue has gifts to suit all interests, from improving your own habitat with beautifully designed cushions and tea towels, to supporting conservation projects across the world. There are gifts for all budgets too, from wooden keyrings for £4.50 to bespoke and original watercolour wildlife illustrations priced at £45. So whether you want to help hedgehogs, protect pine martens or support snow leopards, there is something for everyone.

New items for 2018 include:

  • Love Hedgehogs Box (£25): This box contains five hedgehoggy items, including a notepad, keyring and seedball mix, plus all proceeds go to help hedgehogs – the perfect present for any hedgehog lover.
  • ‘Woodlanders’ scarf and umbrella (£20, £25): These two items both feature cute woodland animal illustrations, including hedgehogs, foxes and owls. So whether you’re looking to brighten up a rainy day or your outfit, these items are for you.
  • Layla Amber earrings and brooches (£8, £10): Designed and handmade by Suffolk-based artist Layla Amber, the intricate pieces of wooden jewellery on offer include delicate hare, hedgehog or squirrel earrings (with silver plated earring posts) and laser-cut and varnished brooches.
  • Shopping list pad (£4 each): These new magnetic notepads are available in three different designs – a hedgehog, a red squirrel or an orangutan – ideal for your shopping or ‘things to do’ list.

If you’re unsure of what to buy someone who already has ‘everything’, PTES also offers ‘Gifts for Nature’ – £20 donations whereby the recipient simply receives an illustrated card explaining how their donation is helping a range of endangered species. This year’s gift options include: ‘Water vole SOS’, ‘Making room for hedgehogs’, ‘Leaping into action for snow leopards’ and ‘Wild about cider’.

The full range of gifts can be viewed and purchased online at www.ptes.org/shop.

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By Penny McCarthy

Penny McCarthy is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Parents News UK, a pioneering publication launched in 1993 to serve the needs of busy parents in Southwest London. Alongside her husband, Fergus McCarthy, Penny played a crucial role in the rapid expansion of the printed edition, which grew from a local startup to a widely circulated monthly publication with a reach of 192,000 copies across Kent, South London, and beyond. Under Penny’s leadership, Parents News quickly became a trusted resource for families, providing valuable information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly events. Her vision helped the publication extend its influence with franchises in Northern Ireland and Cornwall, catering to a growing demand for accessible, family-oriented content. In 1997, recognising the importance of digital media, Penny spearheaded the launch of Parents News UK Online. The website initially mirrored the content of the printed editions and has since evolved into a comprehensive online resource for parents, achieving significant popularity with up to 700 daily hits. In 2017, the publication transitioned fully to an online platform, continuing to inform and engage families across the UK. Today, Penny remains deeply involved in the ongoing success of Parents News UK, focusing on innovative advertising opportunities and future growth plans. Her dedication to supporting families through accessible and practical content has made Parents News a cherished name in households across the country.

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